The correct answer is: b) Article 370
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is a provision that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was included in the Constitution at the time of India’s independence in 1947, and it has been the subject of much debate and controversy ever since.
Article 370 gives Jammu and Kashmir a number of special privileges that are not enjoyed by other states in India. These include the right to have its own constitution, flag, and currency; the right to restrict the entry of Indian citizens into the state; and the right to have its own laws on matters such as citizenship, ownership of property, and fundamental rights.
The special status of Jammu and Kashmir has been a source of tension between India and Pakistan ever since the two countries were partitioned in 1947. Pakistan has always claimed that Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory, and it has repeatedly called for the abrogation of Article 370.
In August 2019, the Indian government revoked Article 370, effectively ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move was met with widespread protests in the state, and it has further strained relations between India and Pakistan.
Article 356, Article 35A, and Article 368 are all provisions of the Indian Constitution, but they do not deal with the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Article 356 is the President’s Rule provision, which allows the President of India to suspend the Constitution of a state and impose direct rule from New Delhi.
Article 35A is a provision that grants special rights to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir. These rights include the right to own property in the state, the right to government jobs, and the right to scholarships.
Article 368 is the amendment provision, which allows the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution.